Margate Crime Update: Robbery at IHOP, Multiple Thefts, and Arrests
Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}
Margate Police responded to various calls through November 4. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.
Here is a breakdown of key events and arrests:
Robbery
- Location: 7944 W. Sample Road (IHOP)
- Incident: Jason Basden allegedly confronted the victim at work, grabbed her by the apron, and took her iPhone 15 Plus, valued at approximately $1,500, before fleeing the scene. The victim’s manager later recovered the phone.
- Charges: Strong-arm robbery (NIC filed).
Retail Theft
- Location: 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd.
- Incident: Henry Williams (DOB: 03/05/1972) allegedly took multiple clothing items, placed them in a duffle bag, and exited without paying. Williams was subsequently detained.
- Charges: Retail theft.
Vehicle Burglary
- Location: 5800 Margate Blvd
- Incident Date: October 30, 2024
- Incident: An unknown suspect broke the rear driver’s side window of a locked black Kia Sportage and tampered with the ignition chamber. No items were reported stolen.
Habitual Traffic Offender, Illegal Tint
- Location: 2000 Rock Island Road
- Incident: During a traffic stop, Leon Moosue (DOB: 10/30/1991) was found to be a habitual traffic violator.
- Charges: Habitual traffic offender, illegal tint.
VOP, Petit Theft, False Impersonation, Possession of False ID Documents
- Location: 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd. (Walmart)
- Incident: Lazaro Montejo (DOB: 11/18/1980) allegedly stole approximately $169 in merchandise and gave officers false information. Montejo, with two prior theft convictions, was on probation.
- Charges: Violation of Probation (VOP), felony petit theft, false impersonation, possession of false ID documents.
Driving Without a License
- Location: 4998 W. Atlantic Blvd. (7-Eleven)
- Incident: Dwayne Brown (B/M, DOB: 11/30/1977) was stopped and subsequently cited for multiple traffic violations.
- Charges: Driving without a license.
Auto Theft and Altered VIN
- Location: 5301 N SR 7, Tamarac
- Incident: Daley Shayn Daley (DOB: 10/04/97) was observed entering stolen vehicles. A traffic stop revealed Daley was driving a stolen vehicle with an altered VIN.
- Charges: Grand theft of motor vehicle, altered VIN. Additional Items: Ski mask, six key fobs.
Petit Theft and Resisting Without Violence
- Location: Marshall’s
- Incident: Ronny Noel (DOB: 09/22/87) allegedly took $269.88 worth of items and fled on foot before being apprehended.
- Charges: Felony petit theft, resisting without violence.
Capias
- Location: 2573 NW 62nd Ave
- Incident: Thomas McNicholas (DOB: 01/15/1987) was arrested on an active DUI warrant.
- Charges: Capias (Driving under the influence).
Possession of Cocaine
- Location: 248 N SR 7
- Incident: During a traffic stop, Donelle F. Harris (B/M, DOB: 4/11/63) was found with cocaine.
- Charges: Possession of cocaine, felony violation of parole.
Theft
- Location: Walmart
- Incident Date: October 30, 2024
- Incident: Victim’s bicycle, valued at $250, was stolen from a tree outside the Walmart entrance. The lock remained on the tree.
- Status: The victim wishes to prosecute.
Domestic Violence
- Location: NW 64th Ave
- Suspect: Ashley Fatal (B/F, DOB: 12/11/1994) reportedly struck another individual during an altercation. Both parties left before the police arrived.
- Charges: Domestic violence (NIC filed for State Attorney review).
Drowning
- Location: Fairway Views Apartments, 5921 Rock Island Road
- Incident: A male was found submerged in a body of water. He was unresponsive and transported to NWMC. Victim remains unidentified.
Trespassing, Resisting Without Violence
- Location: 4998 W. Atlantic Blvd.
- Incident: Walter Maurice Abrams (B/M, DOB: 11/16/1984) was arrested for trespassing after a prior warning and resisting officers without violence.
Arrests
Henry Williams (DOB: 03/05/1972) – Retail theft.
Leon Moosue (DOB: 10/30/1991) – Habitual traffic offender, illegal tint.
Lazaro Montejo (DOB: 11/18/1980) – Violation of Probation (VOP), felony petit theft, false impersonation, possession of false ID documents.
Dwayne Brown (DOB: 11/30/1977) – Driving without a license.
Daley Shayn Daley (DOB: 10/04/97) – Grand theft motor vehicle, altered VIN.
Ronny Noel (DOB: 09/22/87) – Felony petit theft, resisting without violence.
Thomas McNicholas (DOB: 01/15/1987) – Capias (Driving under the influence).
Donelle F. Harris (DOB: 4/11/63) – Possession of cocaine, felony violation of parole.
Walter Maurice Abrams (DOB: 11/16/1984) – Trespassing, resisting without violence.
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